James Bennett II

Shortly before the new year, 11-year-old Alma Deutscher's new opera, "Cinderella," premiered in Vienna and received a 10-minute standing ovation.

Watch as London's funniest classical group remixes some familiar iPhone ringtones.

International opera legend Grace Bumbry celebrates her 80th birthday in 2017. 

We're used to a fairly standard lineup of instruments at the orchestra. But there are a bunch that never caught on. Here are just a few of those instruments that are frozen in time.

In the early hours of Christmas Day 2016, 94 people perished in a plane that crashed into the Black Sea. Among the victims were 64 members of Russia's Alexandrov Ensemble. 

Whether you like to spend January on the couch with a book or going out with friends, we've compiled some awesome things that will make for a more a memorable (and musical) month.

After protests prompted a reexamination of what "The Mikado" is really about, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players have revived the work with an all new, inclusive production.

A Japanese theremin ensemble buzzes their way through the familiar theme of Beethoven's Ninth, and drops a little bluesy surprise at the end.

An episode of "Mozart in the Jungle," shot with live sound, features a talented orchestra playing for inmates on New York City's Rikers Island prison.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's principal oboist breaks out two recorders for some silly Jingle Bell fun.

Laugh with the Boston Pops as they present their holiday-themed Mannequin Challenge.

The weather has always fascinated artist David Bowen. Now he's asking, "What does a cloud actually sound like?" His art installation, "Cloud Piano," looks for an answer.

Two French computer scientists have created an algorithm that creates harmonies in the style of Bach. Do you think it sounds like the real thing?

On her 147th birthday, let's take a moment to remember the beautiful music of the talented French composer and pianist Augusta Holmès.

"Beethoven composed when he was deaf" might be the go-to did-you-know music fact, but seriously, how did he do it?

A 16-year old Jackie Evancho has been chosen to perform at Donald J. Trump's presidential inauguration next month.

An upcoming solo art show that repurposes found objects makes notable use of several unplayable instruments donated during the WQXR instrument drive.

Composer Joachim Horsley reimagines the famed second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 as a Cuban rumba, to dazzling effect.

The latest "Star Wars" film hits theaters this week, so let's celebrate the franchise's fantastic music by re-visiting this awesome medley from pianist Sonya Belousova.